# Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith Suffers Groin Injury

> Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith's groin injury could sideline him for Week 7.
- Title: Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith Suffers Groin Injury | Shortify
- Summary: Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith's groin injury could sideline him for Week 7.
- Keywords: alex highsmith, pittsburgh steelers, groin injury, new orleans saints, week 7, nick herbig, t.j. watt, jimmy herbig, rico dowdle, knee injury, sports, Steelers
- Source: Pittsburgh Steelers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/steelers/onsi/pittsburgh-steelers-starting-alex-highsmith-suffers-groin-injury
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:51:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alex highsmith, pittsburgh steelers, groin injury, new orleans saints, week 7, nick herbig, t.j. watt, jimmy herbig, rico dowdle, knee injury, sports
## Steelers Injury Report Update
Pittsburgh Steelers face multiple injuries ahead of Week 7 Paris matchup with New Orleans Saints.
## Alex Highsmith Listed as Limited Participant
Alex Highsmith (groin) is a limited participant on Steelers' first injury report of the week.
## Rico Dowdle and Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured
Rico Dowdle (knee) and Sebastian Joseph-Day (tricep) are limited participants while others are non-participants.
## Highsmith's Injury History
Highsmith suffered groin injury in Week 3 vs. Los Angeles Chargers, missed three games, then ankle injury against Washington Commanders.
## Highsmith's Recent Injuries
Highsmith had groin injury during 2025 training camp and ankle injury in Week 2 vs. Seattle Seahawks.
## Highsmith's Current Status
Highsmith has been out for 10 regular season games since start of 2024 and may miss Week 7.
## Nick Herbig's Role
Nick Herbig would likely handle majority of Highsmith's workload against New Orleans after two-sack outing.
## Jack Sawyer's Increased Role
Jack Sawyer will factor more into Steelers' defense after logging 107 snaps on that side of the ball.
## Key takeaway

Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith's groin injury may force backup Nick Herbig to handle more defensive workload against New Orleans.